Our Team
Janet Wright
Founder
Okefeild Acres LLC
Janet has had the privilege of raising quality puppies since 2004 and has focused on the development of Goldendoodles since 2006 and European Golden Retrievers since 2012. Years of dedication in raising exceptional puppies for families and now therapy and service prospects brings experience and passion to the forefront of the Goldendoodle world.
Featured in Alan Kenworthy's book, "Goldendoodles, The Owners Guide From Puppy To Old Age" she considered it an honor to help develop this great guide for owning and caring for Goldendoodles.
A lover of photography, nature and camping, she and her husband Ron enjoy spending their rare times off four-wheeling in Colorado, and photographing their home state of Missouri.
Ron Wright
General Director
Ron, husband to Janet Wright, is an army veteran and retired manager of City Utilities. His knowledge and expertise in personnel management, mechanics and construction have been crucial in the growth and development of Okefeild Acres LLC.
Ron has filled many roles within the business over the past eighteen years and is now fully involved in the day to day direction of employees, customer care and overseeing puppy pickups and deliveries.
Lauren Garard
Customer Service, Delivery Nanny & Photographer
Daughter to Ron and Janet, Lauren is a dog loving, outdoor enthusiast who loves to travel whenever she gets the chance. Lauren has worked primarily in construction sales and real estate and is bringing her experience and love for people to help provide excellent customer service and promote innovative growth within the Okefeild Acres team.
Her husband, Jeremy, a combat veteran and private contractor, was injured in a skiing accident in 2016. Their two dogs, Darcy (an Okefeild Goldendoodle) and Bruno played a critical role in his mental and physical recovery. Jeremy’s six year journey to recovery developed Lauren’s passion for raising quality family pets and comfort companions for the injured, disabled and for veterans who suffer from PTSD.
Jeremy Garard
Ground Delivery
Jeremy is a combat veteran and carpenter. He worked primarily as a private contractor overseas until he was severely injured in 2016. Darcy, Lauren & Jeremy’s Cafe F1b Mini Goldendoodle, played a critical role in his mental and physical recovery over the past six years. Almost fully recovered, he now helps with puppy deliveries and uses his skill sets to improve the function and overall expansion of our facility at Okefeild Acres.
Tamara DePriest
Photographer And In-Cabin Air Delivery
Daughter to Ron and Janet, Tamara has been involved in every aspect at Okefeild Acres throughout the years, whether it is puppy and parent care, training, or meeting with clients. She has developed quite an eye for photography and many of the pictures of our adults are her work. More recently she has been one of our flight and ground delivery nannies, her experience gives puppies the security needed for busy travel.
Tamara was recently married and lives in Denver with her husband Michael and our International Champion European Golden Retriever Sire, Cleveland.
Brisa Cymbaluk
Kennel Director And Head Trainer
Brisa is an experienced trainer and hardworking kennel manager at Okefeild Acres. She has been with us for over eight years and takes pride in developing well-socialized and intelligent puppies for our families and show ready adult dogs to continue our champion bloodlines.
Whether it's oversite, cleaning, caring for adult dietary needs, grooming or training, her experience and knowledge makes her the perfect fit for managing every aspect of the business.
Brisa has a heart for continued growth and service, which is reflected in everything that she does. Her hard work and dedication has been instrumental to the success and growth of Okefeild Acres.
Marisa Lawson
Adult Dog, Puppy Caretaker And Trainer
Marisa assists Brisa in the exercising/training our adult dogs and puppies and helps bathe, groom and care for our adults. She wears many hats at Okefeild Acres and is always willing to jump in and lend a hand wherever she is needed. Her gentle, patient and intuitive approach enables her to excel with our adult and puppy socialization program and training.
Marisa’s positive attitude and strong work ethic are essential to our team and critical to the Okefeild Acres mission of providing families with quality, well socialized family or therapy companions.
